PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Simeon Malaya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Volkov
vs
Malaya

180 cm
36
182 lbs
35 - 23 - 1

190 cm
31
180 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Malaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malaya throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malaya cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Malaya misses.
Malaya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Malaya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya connects with a jab.
Malaya throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Malaya.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Malaya is out of range.
Volkov scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
Malaya throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malaya checks a low kick from Volkov.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Malaya.
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malaya throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Malaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Malaya is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Malaya's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Malaya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaya is retaining full guard.
Volkov postures up.

Simeon Malaya has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov motions for Malaya to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya misses with a jab to the body

and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown. Malaya fights it but they end up in guard.
Malaya has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage.
Malaya is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malaya trying to control the position.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Malaya dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaya lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volkov takes a step back to recover.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaya lands a jab.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Malaya counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a hook but Malaya avoids it easily.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Volkov is rocked!
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov is looking to chop away at Malaya's legs.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malaya slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov throws a jab when Malaya was well out of range.
Malaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malaya!
Volkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Malaya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Malaya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Malaya lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Malaya takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Malaya! Volkov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simeon Malaya!
A victorious Simeon Malaya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.